First World War

World War I began in 1914, after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and lasted until 1918. During the conflict, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire (the Central Powers) fought against Great Britain & Ireland, France, Russia, Italy, Romania, Japan and the United States (the Allied Powers). Thanks to new military technologies and the horrors of trench warfare, World War I saw unprecedented levels of carnage and destruction. By the time the war was over and the Allied Powers claimed victory on November 11th, 1918, more than 16 million people—soldiers and civilians alike—were dead.

Below are some of the men from Barntown who served with courage and bravery in the First World War and they should not be forgotten (Click to enlarge)

If you know of other men / women who served and have their details and photos, We would love to acknowledge and remember these great people.